What We Do

OWSDF implements a huge diversity of programmes, designed to address specific causes of extreme poverty in communities across 2 regions. These programmes are guided by these seven thematic focus areas. 

Our Eight thematic focus areas

Health & Nutrition​

Strengthen healthcare and nutrition support during emergencies

Education & Literacy

Improve equitable access and quality education

Protection

Safeguarding and protection of vulnerable groups

Livelihood, Agriculture & Food Security

Building resilient communities and ensuring food security.

Peace Building

Fostering peace and social cohesion for sustainable development

Shelter and NFI

Ensuring safe and dignified living conditions for vulnerable populations

WASH

Enhance access to safe and clean water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for vulnerable communities

Durable Solution

Providing lasting solutions for communities facing displacement and upheaval

Who We Are

OWS Development Fund bridges traditional and modern development in remote, unreachable regions of Ethiopia since 1992

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Our Partners

UNHCR
WFP
OCHA
JICA
Government
SWAN
Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund
Education Development Trust
World Bank
UNDP
USAID
DCED